The Ryan Stephens Podcast

Daniel McNeil AKA DanWalksUK is currently over two years and 7000 miles into his journey around the entire UK coastline whilst raising money for SSAFA, an armed forces charity which provide support to armed forces personnel and veterans. Dan talks about his journey, along with his own struggles which led him to embark on this epic adventure.

Lee Handford is one of Ryan's best friends and Ryan is the Godfather to one of Lee's children.  Ryan and Lee met during one of the most challenging periods of their lives, in prison.  Lee has since gone on to set-up multiple barber shops, win multiple national awards and is recognised globally in his industry of barbering.  This conversation was a long talked about and anticipated one, covering topics such as Dealing with Set-backs, Prison, Family, Balance, Entrepreneurship, Self-Belief, Persistence & much more.  Lee's Instagram is @LeeHandford_Official_  His barber shop and own brand are called Entourage (the shop is based in Carmarthen). His new Barber Training platform is live and you can contact him through his Instagram or website (https://www.entouragebarbers.com)

Nathan is a comedian, entrepreneur, and mentor.  On this podcast Nathan discusses his mental health journey, dealing with his fathers' suicide, his entrance into comedy along with many other useful insights about how to improve your life and well-being.  -- Nathan's Instagram: @NatWebbComedy Cruse Bereavement Support: https://www.cruse.org.uk/ TED Talk Referenced: https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness?language=en

Ben is an undefeated professional boxer from Swansea, Wales.

Maddie is a Yoga Teacher, Triathlete & Mindset Coach.   She has won poll positions on multiple events, including Tenby Long Course Weekend and The Mumbles Centurion.  On this podcast, Ryan and Maddie talk about Eating Disorders, Self-Healing, Boundaries, Consistency & Self-Love.   Maddie runs an advice & guidance blog called The Mental Toolbox (@_TheMentalToolbox).  Her yoga page is (@GetBentYoga_) and her personal page is (@MadisonShaddick).

Sarah Maxwell is a good friend and fellow Mindset Coach, as well as one of Ryan's mentors.  Sarah is originally from Swansea, UK and now lives in Gold Coast, Australia.  She has worked in child services for many years as a youth case manager, and now runs her own coaching business, has her own blog and is an all-round incredible human being. In this podcast Ryan and Sarah discuss Achieving Balance, Personal Values, Self-Growth, Vision Boards, Dealing with Grief, Menstrual Cycles in relation to Motivation, as well as the Peaks and Troughs of life. Instagram: @SarahMaxwell.Blog

#25 - Ryan chats with Ian Grove from Coastal Fitness in Swansea. Topics include the flaws within the fitness industry, as well as the latest innovations and data tracking for athletes. Ryan and Ian also discuss health & well-being in general and Ian gives some top tips on creating a better sense of mental & physical well-being. Available on all channels, full video on YouTube. Instagram: @CoastalFitness

Neil Andrews AKA Neil Arms is a bodybuilder and powerlifter, coach, nutritionist and 5 X Mr Wales.  We discuss fitness, health, wealth, mindset, nutrition and Neil's close encounter with dying. The podcast is available on all channels and YouTube for the video.  Instagram: @NeilArmss Website: www.TeamGraniteFitness.com

Ryan kicks off the podcast after a year-long break with a guest who's been on once before - Anton Nootenboom (AKA The Barefoot Dutchman). Anton has served in the Dutch military, traveled the world, lived in Australia, and most notably climbed Mt Everest Base Camp BAREFOOT and was the first person to do so. Since then, he's set two Guinness World Records walking the longest distance barefoot (3019km across Australia) as well as the longest continuous barefoot walk (27hrs). In this podcast we discuss Masculinity/Toxic Masculinity, being a role model for younger generations and other men, the power of breathwork, persistence, and overcoming adversity.  The video is also live on YouTube. www.thebarefootdutchman.com @thebarefoot_dutchman

Dom Hodge is a Former RAF Physical Instructor and Elite Gymnast who now runs a functional fitness facility called Baseline Fitness in Swansea.   Dom talks to Ryan about his journey, the importance of sleep, the effects of stress on the body and much more about fitness, nutrition & health.   @Domdhodge @baselinefitnessuk